Swimming and Beaches in Cooperstown

Soak up the sun at Otsego County beaches

Find relief from summer heat at our beaches near Cooperstown—and a popular Otsego County pool. Sunbathe and play on Otsego Lake's sandy shore at Glimmerglass State Park, less than a 10-minute drive from Cooperstown. Find quiet waters at the shady Fairy Springs Park, another Otsego Lake beach, or take a dip at Baker's Beach on Canadarago Lake. Lifeguards watch over both during summer months. For swimmers in Oneonta, the pool at Wilber Park offers a way to cool off and relax when the temperatures rise.

Note that our community is active in the research and mitigation of Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) affecting our nation's waters. For more information on how to keep yourself and your pets safe, click here. 

Biking

Otsego County is a biking enthusiast's dream location for both road cycling and mountain biking…

Parks

A quick survey of the public parks in Cooperstown and Otsego County reveals many ways to play. Get…